By Alisha Benson, CEO, Greater Spokane Inc., and Marcelo Morales, GSI Board Chair and Owner, A4Ventures *The GSI Connect Magazine is published in partnership with the Spokane Journal of Business. To read the 2022-2023 edition of the magazine view the digital publication here or contact us to pick up your copies today. Welcome to the […]
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Local entrepreneurs Pete Taylor and Joel Barbour have partnered to launch PNW Provisions, a snacks and beverages company with a line of caffeinated energy bars, trail mixes, trailhead bars, and locally roasted coffee. Taylor and Barbour created a Kickstarter campaign and exceeded their goal of $10,000 within 24 hours. The campaign ends Friday, September 30,
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By Gary Ballew, CEcD, VP, Economic Development I had the pleasure of attending the Terrain Table the other night. The event has the best music, food, and vibe that you will ever find in an alfalfa field. The event supports Terrain, which builds the regional creative economy by expanding economic opportunities for artists, makers, and
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By Joey Gunning, Strategic Growth Manager, GSI We recently had the privilege of launching the Spokane region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) called THRIVE Spokane, alongside many of our economic development partners across the county. THRIVE Spokane serves as our community’s roadmap to guide economic development efforts across Spokane County for the next five years.
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Thank you to our sponsors and golfers for making the 2022 GSI Golf Tournament a success.
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After two years of being closed for renovation, Spokane Public Library is hosting a grand reopening celebration for Central Library (906 W. Main) on July 11 from 9 am to 3 pm. Tour the renovated library, grab lunch from local food trucks on-site, and attend a variety of events throughout the day. A ribbon-cutting ceremony
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Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop, of Spokane, is one of four Washington state companies that will be recognized this week by the U.S. Small Business Administration as part of its National Small Business Week. Sweet Frostings owner Jessica Atkinson has been named 2022 Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the SBA Seattle District. Learn more
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By Gary Ballew, VP, Economic Development, GSI I had the opportunity to attend the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Future Forum in Richardson, Texas, part of the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. It was a great time to visit with my fellow economic developers to share and learn. I have been involved with IEDC since 2006
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Greater Spokane Inc. hosted nearly 30 area leaders from business, health care, higher education, and local government in D.C. for three days of advocacy during the annual D.C. Fly-In presented this year by MultiCare. Meetings started over breakfast and ran late into the evening each day, keeping the delegation busy discussing critical
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The Spokane STEM Network and Career Connect Washington are initiatives of GSI to build a robust and talented workforce. These summer opportunities are ones that partner organizations are hosting to engage students of all ages in the Spokane region to explore STEM skills, activities, and careers. · Camp Invention @ Moran Prairie Elementary, First Presbyterian Christian
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